Kim Wayans

Born Oct. 16, 1961 in New York City, Wayans hailed from one of the largest showbiz families, counting Keenan Ivory, Damon, Shawn and Marlon Wayans among her siblings. Raised in the Chelsea section of Manhattan, Wayans attended Wesleyan University on scholarship and wrote a book of short stories as her senior thesis. Following her older brothers Keenan and Damon to Hollywood in 1987, she soon began performing stand-up comedy at clubs like The Improv before landing a bit part in Robert Townsend's "Hollywood Shuffle" (1987). She followed that up by landing recurring roles on "A Different World" (NBC, 1987-1993) and "China Beach" (ABC, 1988-1991). As always, she could always depend on her siblin... Continue Bio >>